Zazzle

Zazzle is an online marketplace where you can earn money by creating designs for products people buy. These include T-shirts, mugs, phone cases, invitations, greeting cards, wall art, and many other items. You can also earn by promoting products through its referral program.

You do not need to buy stock, print products, or handle shipping yourself. Once you open a free creator account, you can set up a store, upload your designs, and choose the products you want to sell.

Zazzle makes the products when customers order them and handles production, delivery, and customer service. Your job is to create designs people want and help customers find your store.

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You can earn royalties from sales of products featuring your designs. Zazzle lets creators set their royalty rates within its limits.

For physical products, rates range from 5% to 50%. Digital products have different limits, with rates reaching up to 99%. However, fees may apply, and the amount you receive depends on the product, sale price, and royalty terms. Setting a high royalty rate can also make your products more expensive, which may affect sales.

You don’t need to be a professional designer to start. Simple designs, useful messages, custom gifts, and artwork for specific interests can all have a place in the marketplace. Still, competition is high, and uploading designs does not guarantee sales. You will need to learn what customers want, use clear product titles and tags, and promote your store if you want to attract buyers.

Zazzle also has an Ambassador Program. You can share links to products and earn referral commissions when people make eligible purchases. The published rates are 35% to 50% for self-promotion and 15% for promoting other creators’ products, subject to the program’s rules and applicable fees.

Want to earn your first dollar online, but don’t know where to begin? Download the Free First Dollar Checklist to help you decide where to start.

Zazzle is free to join, making it a useful option for people who want to try print on demand without buying inventory. Payments are made after you meet the required threshold and provide the necessary tax and account details. If you enjoy creating artwork or digital designs, it is worth exploring, but expect to spend time building a store before you see steady sales.